Augusta Minor Softball Rules and Regulations

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Mite •   A regulation game shall be 5 innings or 1-¾ hours whichever comes first. Any inning started must be completed regardless of time limit unless the team up to bat last is winning in the final inning •   An inning will consist of 3 outs or 5 runs whichever comes first (Modified June 2008) •   No lead off until the ball crosses home plate •   No stealing of bases •   Third strike is an automatic out •   A pitcher can only pitch 3 innings per game. One pitch thrown in an inning counts as an inning pitched •   A caught foul ball does not constitute an out •   "Infield Fly Rule" is not in effect •   8' circle rule is not in effect •   A run can only be scored by a ball put into play by the batter (i.e. a caught foul ball or a fair hit ball) or a runner being forced home by a walk •   The ball remains in play until it comes under control of an infielder standing in the infield •   Diamond Bases - 45' Ball - 11" -balls can be white or optic, COR <=47, compression <=375. Pitcher - 30' •   Age 9 and under as of Jan 1 •   Both Coaches to call in or email scores within a week of the scheduled games. This includes whether a game has been postponed. •   Playoffs to be a tournament •   Home teams are responsible for keeping completed score sheets on hand until the end of the season

Last Updated: May 20, 2009